Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Siraj makes return as Hyderabad start strong against Vidarbha

Mohammed Siraj, making his return to Ranji cricket, bowled a disciplined spell, taking 1/47 from 18 overs

Hyderabad: Hyderabad made a strong start to their Ranji Trophy Group B match against Vidarbha, with their bowlers setting the tone early in Nagpur on Thursday.

Mohammed Siraj, making his return to Ranji cricket, bowled a disciplined spell, taking 1/47 from 18 overs. His performance, along with solid contributions from Rakshan Readdi (3/29) and Chama Milind (2/46), helped their team bundle out Vidarbha for 190 in 55.5 overs.

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Batting first, Vidarbha struggled early on as their top order faltered. Atharva Taide, Dhruv Shorey, Karun Nair and Danish Malewar fell cheaply, leaving the home side at 28/4. However, Harsh Dubey (65) fought valiantly, hitting 7 boundaries and 4 sixes, and was the standout performer for Vidarbha.

Hyderabad reached 90/2 by the close of play, trailing by 100 runs. Tanmay Agarwal impressed with an unbeaten 53 off 86 balls, supported by Abhirath Reddy’s 20 off 29 balls. For Vidarbha’s bowlers, Akshay Wakhare and Yash Thakur picked up a wicket each.

Brief Score: Vidarbha 190 in 55.5 overs (Harsh Dubey 65; Rakshan Readdi 3/29, Chama Milind 2/46) vs Hyderabad 90/2 in 29 overs (Tanmay Agarwal 53 no; Akshay Wakhare 1/21).